Lg 50pk550 Plasma Good?

[i-poh 0]

what do you think of LG 50PK550 plasma?

Current selling for $2,499 at BEST denki.

GOod buy for 50" ?

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[Amy Choon 1]

plasma not good... high electricity consumption. if got budget, go for LED. otherwise, LCD. save money in the long run.

[vicenzo70 0]

plasma not good... high electricity consumption. if got budget, go for LED. otherwise, LCD. save money in the long run.

You must be off your bollocks with your comments.

How high is electricity consumption? Kindly read my previous posts on TV selection.

Pix quality wise, plasma beats all hands down. True black display can never be said of LCD or LED.

If you want to save money, go for CRT.

cheers

[i-poh 0]

my price buget leh... below 2k... i saw plasma, led has a stndard lifespan...

i not too keen to spend a bomb on a TV esp when price is cheap now.

wht u guys think?

[chronograph 0]

You must be off your bollocks with your comments.

How high is electricity consumption? Kindly read my previous posts on TV selection.

Pix quality wise, plasma beats all hands down. True black display can never be said of LCD or LED.

If you want to save money, go for CRT.

cheers

Bro, can point to your earlier post? I'm looking at LED now.

Short listed samsung and philips, was told philips has got full back panel led while samsung is only edge led. Google that philips one is better, any comments?

I'm also open to other options. Low power consumption is my first consideration, next price as I have a drama(any) addict at home.

[chronograph 0]

my price buget leh... below 2k... i saw plasma, led has a stndard lifespan...

i not too keen to spend a bomb on a TV esp when price is cheap now.

wht u guys think?

how big is your living room?

My viewing distance is 15ft, i have no choice but to buy 50" and above. Or alternatively, move my sofa forward but dam ugly.

[vicenzo70 0]

Bro, can point to your earlier post? I'm looking at LED now.

Short listed samsung and philips, was told philips has got full back panel led while samsung is only edge led. Google that philips one is better, any comments?

I'm also open to other options. Low power consumption is my first consideration, next price as I have a drama(any) addict at home.

How to shop for an HDTV

With different sizes, resolutions and functions, not all HDTVs are created equal. Do you need a "Full HD" TV or just a "HD Ready" one?

The answer is neither: both "HD Ready" and "Full HD" are general terms that might vary from country to country and are not sufficient enough in informing a potential buyer on the quality of the TV's image.

Read this complete guide to choosing the best TV for your needs and budget before you hit the stores shopping for one

Point 1: Size - BIG is not always better

How big is your room? If you have limited space in the room you're planning to place your new TV, a giant screen might not be the best for both your viewing pleasure and your eyes.

Large TVs in tiny rooms will dominate decor and instantly shrink the size of the entire space to a Lilliputian scale. The tricky part is, when viewing them in a spacious showroom like that of an electronics store or an IT fair, they don't look too big.

To make sure you don't end up with a too large (or too small) TV, make sure you take measurements of the area that you intend to place the TV, and the distance from where you intended to view it from.

Ideally, viewing distances should be something along the lines of this rough guide:

Screen Size --> Recommended Viewing Distance

26 inches --> 3.5' to 10.5'

32 inches --> 4' to 13'

37 inches --> 4.5' to 15'

40 inches --> 5' to 16.5'

42 inches --> 5.5' to 17.5'

46 inches --> 6.0' to 19'

52 inches --> 6.5' to 21.5'

Point 2: LCD, LED or Plasma?

There are three main technologies that you can choose from, with each one having it's own set of pros and cons.

Here's a simple breakdown:

LCD TVs

These are the most common HDTVs out there. The cheapest of the three, they are offer consumers of having a relatively thin, power-efficient and lightweight TV for a pretty good price.

LED-Backlit TVs

Also called LED-TVs, they offer consumers a better experience with brighter screens and often come thinner than their LCD cousins.

More expensive than LCD TVs, they might not be the best option in small spaces because of the significantly higher heat that the LCD diodes generate. Make sure you 'keep' them in a well-ventilated or cool space.

Plasma TVs

These TVs might look more expensive at the onset, but offer arguably the best picture quality and offer more value in the long run.

However, relatively inefficient power consumption might put consumers off, especially for those who spend lots of time in front of the goggle box.

Point 3: What is the difference between "HD Ready" and "Full HD"?

These numbers seem to be on the lips of every television salesman nowadays, so understanding what they mean would probably save you some time while discussing a potential purchase.

Numbers (720 or 1080) represent the number of pixels that your HDTV screen has. Since 720 or 1080 doesn't mean how many pixels your screen has in total but the number of 'lines' of pixels.

In a nutshell, the higher the number would mean more pixels and therefore an increase in the TV's ability to display more detailed images.

The letters "p" and "i" mean "progressive scan" and "interlacing" respectively. To make things simple, remember that progressive scan (p) is the better technology compared to interlacing (i), and results in a smoother picture.

If you're looking for an HDTV to play games in high-definition (such as those on the PS3) or to watch Blu-Ray movies, go for the highest available resolution at 1080p.

Should that TV set be one for Junior to replace that broken old CRT, getting one that is 1080i or even 720p would be pretty sufficient.

What is "HD Ready" and "Full HD"?

You might also come across terms like "HD Ready" and "Full HD" at stores. While figures like 1080p is an industrial standard measurement, terms like "HD Ready" are not.

A 1080i set can be considered "Full HD" in some countries, and all TVs which are able to display HD images (from the lower-end 720p to the best 1080p models) are all "HD Ready".

Before sinking in your hard-earned dollars into a new HDTV, make sure you get the actual industry standard HD resolution specifications from the retailer and check that against your needs.

Contrast Ratio

This term refers to how well an HDTV is able to display the colour black. There is no industry standard for contrast ratio measurements, but in general, plasma TVs have the best contrast ratio, followed by LED TVs and finally conventional LCDs.

Point 4: Internet-ready TVs, are they worth the extra dollar?

With the competition getting tough, manufacturers are adding more tech candy in the form of extra functions into their HDTVs.

One of the most common add-ons is the ability for screens to connect to the Internet. Some models are Wi-fi enabled and can even connect to popular photo and social networking sites and services like Facebook, Flickr and Twitter.

If you find yourself having to decide between paying more for an Internet-ready TV and getting one that doesn't have those functions for a little less, consider the amount of time you would spend on such services while fiddling with the remote.

Most of these online services can be accessed through the computer, and most DVD or media players can display digital photos and home videos on your screen without too much trouble.

Online services and Internet functions are still in a relatively early stage of development, so the general advice is to save a couple of hundred dollars and drop those for now

[Amy Choon 1]

You must be off your bollocks with your comments.

cheers

if i'm wrong, just say i'm wrong. need to be so unkind?

[vicenzo70 0]

if i'm wrong, just say i'm wrong. need to be so unkind?

pardon me for using such language.

This forum is for information sharing. Im just cheesed off with so many "experts" advises

when its clearly they dont know their own cheese.

Kindly refrain from posting misleading info, Im sure that will save your cheese as well.

Cheers

[chronograph 0]

Plasma TVs

These TVs might look more expensive at the onset, but offer arguably the best picture quality and offer more value in the long run.

However, relatively inefficient power consumption might put consumers off, especially for those who spend lots of time in front of the goggle box.

Bro, i take it as Plasma TV consume more power than LCD/LED, roughly how much more? 10%? 20%....? Cos my mun watch TV 6 hours daily. that's her job now.

My viewing distance is 15 ft, at the moment my LCD TV is only 37" and frankly my family is not comfortable of this size at this distance, manytimes we found ourselves moving closer to the TV leaving the sofa empty. What's the recommended size? Was told 50" up.

[Amy Choon 1]

well. you are the expert obviously. you write for digital.asiaone.com right?

consumers like me only listen to what salesmen tells me. i'm giving my comments based on what i'm told. sorry that i tried to sound too expert. I will try to use "i think" in my future comments.

btw, i don't have bollocks. i'm a lady.

[Amy Choon 1]

Bro, i take it as Plasma TV consume more power than LCD/LED, roughly how much more? 10%? 20%....? Cos my mun watch TV 6 hours daily. that's her job now.

My viewing distance is 15 ft, at the moment my LCD TV is only 37" and frankly my family is not comfortable of this size at this distance, manytimes we found ourselves moving closer to the TV leaving the sofa empty. What's the recommended size? Was told 50" up.

chronograph, you can refer to digitalasiaone.com for all the info you need.

[vicenzo70 0]

Bro, i take it as Plasma TV consume more power than LCD/LED, roughly how much more? 10%? 20%....? Cos my mun watch TV 6 hours daily. that's her job now.

My viewing distance is 15 ft, at the moment my LCD TV is only 37" and frankly my family is not comfortable of this size at this distance, manytimes we found ourselves moving closer to the TV leaving the sofa empty. What's the recommended size? Was told 50" up.

A display unit of 46" will suffice for a viewing distance of 15ft.

Plasma dont use so much electricity as claimed, probably single digit increment.

LED is a bit bright for me. Though its main advantage is its slimness but I cannot appreciate the pix quality dished out by

a LED esp watching in HD.

Cheers

[chronograph 0]

chronograph, you can refer to digitalasiaone.com for all the info you need.

Thanks, having headache now. The current LCD tv almost up lorry, will cut off after viewing for 3 hours or so must let it rest, catch it breath first for 2 hours before turning back on. Check with dealer, was quote 380 carry in some more. So i rather buy a new one.

[chronograph 0]

A display unit of 46" will suffice for a viewing distance of 15ft.

Plasma dont use so much electricity as claimed, probably single digit increment.

LED is a bit bright for me. Though its main advantage is its slimness but I cannot appreciate the pix quality dished out by

a LED esp watching in HD.

Cheers

Thanks for the advice, which brand is good in plasma?